Chinese shipping forum voices concerns as Trump extends tariffsIn addition to shipping lines, other related sectors including ports, logistics and shipbuilding will all be affected by US protectionism...

Quarterly Outlook: InsuranceBlockchain and broker consolidation in London may bring changes to the marine insurance industry in the coming quarters

Daily BriefingEconomou adds three LNG newbuilds as DryShips strikes VLGC sale deal | Is Alang on the cusp of a transformation...

Wirana chief: EU regulation could force owners back to Asian beachesWith less than six months to go before EU ship recycling regulation comes into effect, there are only 21 compliant...

Waiting for Europe to biteThree ship recycling facilities in Europe say they have no current plans to expand

Is the pendulum swinging Hong Kong's way?India, Japan and Turkey prepare for ratification in a major boost for the convention

Bangladesh to recycle first HKC-compliant vesselThere is a bigger role for shipowners to play to ensure the safe and environmentally sound recycling of their vessels...

Learning from the past and looking to the futureFlag states must file serious accident and investigation reports with the International Maritime Organization more quickly to avoid repeating tragedy...

Chassis lessor group opposes Southeast poolWhile a proposal by the South Carolina Ports Authority and Georgia Ports Authority to form a new container chassis pool has garnered over two dozen letters of support from shippers and government officials to the Federal Maritime Commission, a trade organization representing lessors of chassis and containers is asking for the agreement between the two ports to create the pool to be rejected.

Tariffs tabbed for another $200 billion of Chinese goodsThe Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday announced plans to levy 10 percent tariffs on goods from China totaling $200 billion in annual import value, after that country on Friday imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to an initial round of U.S. tariffs of 25 percent across $34 billion worth of goods in yearly import value. The $200 billion would follow another planned round of tar

Rich Products' topping ideaIn 1945, the late Robert Rich Sr. created the world's first nondairy whipped topping. The Buffalo, N.Y.-based company he created, Rich Products Corp., has grown into a diversified food company with annual sales of $3.7 billion. Rich Products is also the parent of a growing transportation company, ROAR Logistics. In May, ROAR continued its expansion by acquiring Integra Logistics of Houston.

FMC down but not outIn the days leading up to the June 30 expiration of Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei's term with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, Mary Pileggi, chair of the National Industrial Transportation League, warned, "This creates a third vacancy and hamstrings the ability of the commission to run effectively and efficiently."

Korean Air launches Delhi cargo serviceKorean Air has initiated a thrice-weekly all-cargo flight from Incheon to India's Delhi using a Boeing 777 freighter.

Port of Felixstowe still not up to speedThe Port of Felixstowe said Tuesday it is continuing to work to improve productivity levels, which dropped after the port implemented its new terminal operating system, nGen, last month.

Lufthansa adding two 777 freightersLufthansa will add two new Boeing 777 freighters to its cargo operation at the start of next year.

Longshoremen reach deals in New York, HalifaxThe International Longshoremen's Association and employers represented by the New York Shipping Association said Tuesday they have reached tentative agreement on a six-year local contract for the Port of New York and New Jersey. Separately, the Halifax Employers Association said ILA members from three locals in that port had ratified a three-year contract that will run retroactively from the begi

Port of Virginia posts record fiscal year - againThe Port of Virginia reached its fourth consecutive record-breaking fiscal year in terms of volumes growth in fiscal year 2018, which ended June 30, as it remains focused on expansion.

Crude tumbles with equities on US/China trade war worriesCrude futures slid further Wednesday afternoon, with concerns of an escalating trade war between the US and China outweighing a 12.6 million-barrel draw in US crude inventories

Second Suezmax booked to take bunkers from Europe to WAF in JulyA second Suezmax has been booked to load bunker fuel in Europe for discharge in the West African market this July

Falling crude does little to boost bunker demand amid delays, seasonal lullFalling ICE Brent crude futures did little to boost bunker demand in a market that has been surrounded by delays, tight availability and a seasonal lull recently

FUTURES: Oil down as US confident on market balance post sanctions"Pompeo's statement that the US would be open to granting some waivers for importers of Iranian crude is a major factor for the price slide this morning," said Vandana Hari, founder Vanda Insights.

Panama's May marine diesel sales increased 23.64% on yearThe majority of sales came on the Pacific end of the Panama Canal, with 24,343 mt sold.